What is RinoReader?

RinoReader is a free application, which is promoted as ‘a lightweight, straightforward PDF viewer using a clear interface.‘ It’s developers (MC Software Inc.) claims that it’s virus and spyware free. Fortunately, we cannot disagree with that. However, it has been categorized as an adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). It’s stated that RinoReader may be distributed either bundled with third party software or as an independent software. In addition to that, its developers notify in the Privacy Policy that the application may collect some pieces of personally and non-personally identifiable information about you. For example, in order to identify you, RinoReader may collect your name, phone, address, search history, browsing history, IP address, approximate geolocation and so on. Do you think that disclosing such data to third parties is safe? Of course, it’s not! Even more, RinoReader virus may also provide you with third-party content during your browsing. It has been found that it may display various links and ads, which are linked to predetermined third-party websites. Be careful because the developers of this PDF viewer are not responsible for the content of third-party websites. So, by clicking on any of the ‘Ads by RinoReader’, ‘ RinoReader Ads’, ‘Powered by RinoReader’ and similarly marked messages is at your own risk. Keep in mind that third parties often try to promote various apps or may even spread viruses via their websites. That’s why it’s better to prevent RinoReader redirects in advance. In order to do that, we recommend running a full system scan with Reimage (Windows OS) or Webroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus (Mac OS X) as soon as you notice an excessive amount of commercial ads or RinoReader.exe running in Task Manager.

How can RinoReader hijack my computer?

As we have already mentioned, security experts have categorized RinoReader as an adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The section above indicates why this app is a typical adware, but do you known why apps are called potentially unwanted? The main reason is deceptive distribution methods. Developers of this app informs that it may be downloaded as an individual app from the official website; however, it may also spread in a package with third-party software. It means that you should carefully check free programs before installing them in order to find out whether they contain additional components or not. Keep in mind that Quick or Basic installation may not allow you to see all check boxes. Therefore, always select Advanced or Custom installation and attentively read all the terms. If you detect offers to install ‘recommended tools’, make sure that you unmark check marks that are checked alongside them. By the way, RinoReader virus may be bundled with other third party apps. Therefore, if you have installed it unconsciously, we recommend you to look for other third party apps, such as Picexa, ShopGlider, Amazon Mini Saver and many others.

How to remove RinoReader virus?

In order to remove RinoReader virus and other third-party apps, as well as viruses and malware from your machine, we recommend using a reputable anti-spyware. In case you do not prefer using additional software, then follow the guide below and remove suspicious entries manually.

You can remove virus damage automatically with a help of one of these programs: Reimage, SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner, Malwarebytes. We recommend these applications because they detect potentially unwanted programs and viruses with all their files and registry entries that are related to them.

What to do if failed?
If you failed to remove virus damage using Reimage, submit a question to our support team and provide as much details as possible.

Reimage is recommended to remove virus damage. Free scanner allows you to check whether your PC is infected or not. If you need to remove malware, you have to purchase the licensed version of Reimage malware removal tool.

Eliminate RinoReader from Safari

Remove dangerous extensions
Open Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu at the top left of the screen. Once you do this, select Preferences.

Here, select Extensions and look for RinoReader or other suspicious entries. Click on the Uninstall button to get rid each of them.

Reset Safari
Open Safari browser and click on Safari in menu section at the top left of the screen. Here, select Reset Safari....

Now you will see a detailed dialog window filled with reset options. All of those options are usually checked, but you can specify which of them you want to reset. Click the Reset button to complete RinoReader removal process.